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   When most people think of Satanism, images of Demons, Sacrafices,
   and Animal mutilations usually come to mind. After all that is
   what the media has spoon fed to the masses for years. Most people
   assume that Satanists ebrace "evil" and that Satanism is nothing
   more than inverse Christianity. Nothing could be farther from the
   truth.
   
   Satan by definition, it's true definition, is The Advesary, or
   the opposition. We oppose the Satus quo, and the herd mentality.
   Instead we ebrace Intellect, Objectivism, Individualiuty, and
   Rational self interest.
   
   You are the only person who has control over your life, no "God"
   will make your life better for you. It is much like Santa Claus,
   we are told as children that if you don't believe in him you will
   be punished by not getting any presents. Religions of all kinds
   work in much the same way, with the exception of Satanism. We do
   not believe in things we cannot see, and yes that includes
   "Satan". Why should we, that is not rational.
   
   I'm sure you are asking yourself, "Then why the name Satanism?"
   The answer is quite simple. Throughout history all religions have
   only preached obedience and faith while Individuality, and
   rational thought has been condemed. It wasn't that long ago that
   the Churches attempted to ban books that provoke thought, and
   make people think for themselves instead of buying into the
   church scams and guilt trips. Satanism is quite the opposite,
   hence the term "Advesary" (The definition of Satan)
  
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